Data as of . Every figure is the buffer desk's own, on published data.
BJUL vs GJAN
Where each one stands today
GJAN resets first, on Jan 15, 2027, 133 days from now; BJUL runs to Jun 30, 2027, 299 days. BJUL can still gain 15.0% before its cap, GJAN 3.8%. A fall from here reaches BJUL’s buffer after 2.7% and GJAN’s after 7.3%. Both track SPY, so what separates them is where each is in its own period.
Every figure is the buffer desk’s own, from the issuer’s published outcome-period terms. A buffer ETF holds FLEX options on its reference index rather than shares, so there is no holdings overlap between two of them to report.
Performance, window by window
| Window | Total return | Gap to the reference | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJUL | GJAN | BJUL | GJAN | |
| 3 months | +3.7% | +3.1% | −1.0 pts | −1.6 pts |
| 6 months | +10.2% | +8.5% | −5.0 pts | −6.7 pts |
| 1 year | +14.0% | +11.9% | −6.0 pts | −8.1 pts |
| 3 years | +56.2% | +39.6% | −21.8 pts | −38.3 pts |
| BJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - Jul | GJAN FT Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - January | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | Innovator | First Trust |
| Reference index | SPY | SPY |
| Buffer | ||
| Outcome period | Jun 30, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 |
| Days left | 299 | 133 |
| Starting cap | +18.1% | +11.8% |
| Can still gain | 15.0% | 3.8% |
| Fall before buffer | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Protection left, index points | 9.0% of 9.0% | 15.0% of 15.0% |
| Index return this period | +3.1% | +11.3% |
| Fund return this period | +2.6% | +6.9% |
| State today | Open | Open |
| Expense ratio | 0.79% | 0.85% |
BJUL in plain words
From its price on Sep 4, 2026, the fund can gain about 15.0% more before it reaches its cap. The fund's price can fall 2.7% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, SPY can fall 3.0% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 9.0% of the 9.0% buffer still sits below today's SPY level. 299 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Jun 30, 2027 the period ends and a new cap is set.
GJAN in plain words
From its price on Sep 4, 2026, the fund can gain about 3.8% more before it reaches its cap. The fund's price can fall 7.3% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, SPY can fall 10.2% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 15.0% of the 15.0% buffer still sits below today's SPY level. 133 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Jan 15, 2027 the period ends and a new cap is set.
Questions people ask
- Which has more room to gain, BJUL or GJAN?
- From their prices on Sep 4, 2026, BJUL can gain about 15.0% before its cap and GJAN about 3.8%, so BJUL has more room left this period.
- Which resets first, BJUL or GJAN?
- BJUL ends its outcome period on Jun 30, 2027 and GJAN on Jan 15, 2027. A new cap is set the day after each.
- Which is cheaper, BJUL or GJAN?
- BJUL charges 0.79% a year and GJAN charges 0.85%, so BJUL is cheaper. Fees come from each fund's prospectus.
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Where these figures came from
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